HR & Data Operations Specialist

Houston-Galveston Area Council; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking an HR Administrative Specialist to support personnel records, benefits administration, onboarding, and HR data management in a fast-paced regional government setting. You will maintain accuracy of employee files, assist with HRIS data, and coordinate HR actions with other departments to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include administering status changes, processing payments and travel requests, generating HR reports, supporting

Qualifications

• Background in Human Resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of HRMS.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee status changes and personnel actions, ensuring accurate maintenance of employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data.
• Assist with benefits administration activities as needed, including supporting enrollments, employee status changes, and responses to employee inquiries.
• Prepare and process check requests and purchase orders.
• Complete employment verifications, education reimbursement requests, and other HR-related transactions.
• Coordinate meetings, schedule appointments, and provide logistical support for HR initiatives, training programs, and agency-wide events as needed.
• Administer employee recognition programs and support employee engagement initiatives and activities.
• Generate, maintain, and distribute employee reports, HR metrics, and workforce data as requested.
• Provide administrative support for recruitment and onboarding activities, including coordinating background checks, processing new hire paperwork, supporting orientation activities, and ensuring all onboarding requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Conduct periodic audits of personnel records and HR data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Assist with HR projects, process improvements, special assignments, and other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Skills

HR background

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

HRMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

HRMS

Job description

Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking an HR Administrative Specialist to support personnel records, benefits administration, onboarding, and HR data management in a fast-paced regional government setting. You will maintain accuracy of employee files, assist with HRIS data, and coordinate HR actions with other departments to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include administering status changes, processing payments and travel requests, generating HR reports, supporting